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UNT Dallas 2020 Master Plan

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION<br />

KEY THEMES FROM STAKEHOLDER<br />

INTERVIEWS<br />

The campus engagement process surfaced a wide<br />

range of issues, needs and concerns that informed<br />

the campus plan. Topics discussed encompassed<br />

academic programs, space needs, student life and<br />

housing, student success, campus conditions,<br />

community partnerships, sustainability, resilience,<br />

and community health.<br />

The following is a summary of the key themes that<br />

emerged through the interviews (further detail is<br />

provided in Appendix-A to this report):<br />

• There is a strong, consistent commitment to<br />

the university's mission – providing a pathway<br />

for social and economic mobility in <strong>Dallas</strong> and<br />

beyond<br />

• The university is committed to career<br />

readiness, and partnering with the City of<br />

<strong>Dallas</strong> and other entities to provide internship<br />

and externship experiences<br />

• The university has a student-first focus; space<br />

is needed to allow high-touch student support<br />

services<br />

• With rapid growth, space demand is outpacing<br />

supply<br />

• Additional instructional and support space is<br />

a critical need<br />

• Specialized instructional space is needed for<br />

planned new academic programs across all<br />

schools<br />

• A diverse array of on-campus housing is<br />

needed to attract and retain students and<br />

meet different needs<br />

• Additional dining and student life amenities<br />

are needed to support campus life<br />

• Childcare services are critical to meeting the<br />

needs of students and staff<br />

• Facilities are needed to support participation<br />

in the National Association of Intercollegiate<br />

Athletics with initial programs in Men’s and<br />

Women’s Cross Country, Track & Field, and<br />

Basketball<br />

• Students are very sensitive to the cost of<br />

education; preserving affordability is a high<br />

priority<br />

• There is a desire for campus- and communitysupporting<br />

development in areas surrounding<br />

the campus<br />

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS DALLAS

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